Poquoson city, Virginia
AkashicPoquoson city, VATrumpR+45.6
2024 precinct map of Poquoson cityPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Poquoson city, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 71.9% | 5,800 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 26.3% | 2,119 |
| Chase OliverLibertarian | 0.7% | 58 |
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6 precincts · 8,065 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1976–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 26.3%Harris2,119 | 71.9%Trump5,800 | 0.7%Oliver58 | 8,065 | ||
| R | 26.1%Biden2,054 | 71.3%Trump5,605 | 2.0%Jorgensen160 | 7,857 | ||
| R | 22.3%Clinton1,601 | 70.9%Trump5,092 | 4.3%Johnson307 | 7,177 | ||
| R | 23.6%Obama1,679 | 74.8%Romney5,312 | 1.6%Johnson115 | 7,106 | ||
| R | 24.7%Obama1,748 | 74.0%McCain5,229 | 1.2%Nader88 | 7,065 | ||
| R | 22.0%Kerry1,424 | 77.2%Bush5,004 | 0.8%Badnarik52 | 6,480 | ||
| R | 24.7%Gore1,448 | 72.9%Bush4,271 | 1.6%Nader93 | 5,861 | ||
| R | 26.7%Clinton1,409 | 64.9%Dole3,422 | 7.6%Perot400 | 5,276 | ||
| R | 20.0%Clinton1,086 | 61.7%Bush3,354 | 17.7%Perot960 | 5,437 | ||
| R | 18.5%Dukakis877 | 80.8%Bush3,840 | 0.7%Fulani34 | 4,751 | ||
| R | 14.9%Mondale647 | 84.7%Reagan3,667 | 0.3%Larouche14 | 4,328 | ||
| R | 25.8%Carter877 | 68.8%Reagan2,338 | 5.4%Anderson184 | 3,399 | ||
| R | 43.2%Carter1,140 | 55.3%Ford1,461 | 1.5%Camejo39 | 2,640 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1976–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1976 | −12.2% |
| 1980 | −43.0% |
| 1984 | −69.8% |
| 1988 | −62.4% |
| 1992 | −41.7% |
| 1996 | −38.2% |
| 2000 | −48.2% |
| 2004 | −55.2% |
| 2008 | −49.3% |
| 2012 | −51.1% |
| 2016 | −48.6% |
| 2020 | −45.2% |
| 2024 | −45.6% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 8,991 |
| 2018 | 9,040 |
| 2020 | 9,477 |
| 2022 | 9,597 |
| 2024 | 10,067 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Poquoson's roughly 11,500 residents—many tied to nearby Langley Air Force Base and the defense sector—have delivered Republican presidential margins exceeding 40 points in recent cycles, making it a consistent outlier even within a competitive state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Republican high of 69.8 points in 1984. The 2024 margin was 45.6 points.
A population of 12,639, a 87% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $120,972 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Clay County and Okaloosa County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Poquoson city, Virginia vote in 2024?
In 2024, Poquoson city, Virginia voted Republican by 45.6 points (R+45.6), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 8,065 votes cast, 2,119 went Democratic and 5,800 went Republican.
How many people live in Poquoson city, Virginia?
Poquoson city, Virginia has a population of 12,639 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Poquoson city, Virginia?
Median household income in Poquoson city, Virginia is $120,972 — above the national median of $80,734. The Virginia state median is $93,170.
What is the political history of Poquoson city, Virginia?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Poquoson city, Virginia from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 0 went Democratic and 13 went Republican.